A LOOK BACK @ 2013 - Niagara Region Porsche Club of America

FLATOUT
Winter 2014
Newsletter of the Niagara Region Porsche Club of America
Contest winning photo by
Cheryl Barrett
A LOOK BACK @ 2013
Niagara Region Contacts
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Ron Kirshner Wins GTB2
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Upcoming Events
Page 3
Charities for 2013
Page 13
Presidents Message
Page 4
A Look Back @ 2013
Page 16
Members Report
Page 5
Thank You Notes
Page 24
Editors Comments
Page 7
Historic Poster
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2013 NRPCA Volunteers
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EXECUTIVE BOARD
President
Rich DeAsis
146 Kemp Dr.
Macedon, NY 14502
Cell (585) 750-4231
president@niagarapca.org
Vice President –
Tom Lyons
25 Tyburn Way
Rochester, NY 14610
585-381-8535
vp@niagarapca.org
Secretary
Sue Juby
95 Alton Way
W Henrietta, NY 14586
(585) 321-0304
secretary@niagarapca.org
Treasurer
Henry (Hank) Beamer
10181 West Shelby Rd.
Middleport, NY 14105
(585) 735-3341
treasurer@niagarapca.org
CHAIRPERSONS
Membership
Curt Hinchcliffe
5 Black Watch Trail
Fairport, NY 14450
tel# (585)-314-8506
membership@niagarapca.org
Instructor Development
Chief
Ken Buschner
Ken@studio-2B.com
cell 585-747-8880
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Social Events
Sue Juby
95 Alton Way
W Henrietta, NY 14586
(585) 321-0304
secretary@niagarapca.org
DE Chairperson
Bert Xander
10 Lavender Circle
Fairport, NY 14450
tel# (585)-388-1431
dechair@niagarapca.org
Driver Ed Registrar
Curt Hinchcliffe
5 Black Watch Trail
Fairport, NY 14450
tel# (585)-314-8506
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Webster, NY 14580
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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NIAGARA REGION EVENT SIX MONTH SCHEDULE FOR 2014
January
February
March
April
May
June
1
Opening Day – HPDE Registration
8
Buffalo Happy Hour
11
Cars & Comedy
21
Rochester Happy Hour – Back Nine Grill
9
Planning Meeting – Terry Hills
12
Buffalo Happy Hour
14
Holimont Ski Event
18
Rochester Happy Hour – Back Nine Grill
27
Greater Rochester Auto Show
1-2
Greater Rochester Auto Show
4
Member Meeting – Terry Hills
12
Buffalo Happy Hour
18
Rochester Happy Hour – Back Nine Grill
1
Member Meeting – Terry Hills
5
HPDE Instructor Seminar with GVC BMW – Burgundy Basin
19
Hershey Swap Meet
13
Opening Day – Watkins Glen International
?
Tech Inspection – Eksten’s Autoworks
?
NY Culinary Institute – Cars and Cooking
6
Member Meeting – Terry Hills
18
Breakfast Run
26-27
Spring HPDE – Watkins Glen International
30-31
Porsche Clash – Watkins Glen International
1
Porsche Clash – Watkins Glen International
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President’s Message
Greeting fellow Niagara members,
As we draw 2013 to a close, I am reminded to be
thankful for all the things we all shared in this
past year. As we all know and experienced, this
past year was rather busy on many different levels. Thank you to the Board for their leadership,
thank you to all the event chairs for making all
the events flow smoothly and last but not least,
thank you to all the members who made all the events a huge success.
2014 is already off to a strong start with many events and occasions already being planned for. I encourage you to get involved and let us know
what you want your year to be like. Its part of the reason why we have
been so vibrant as a club these past few years. Our success doesn't happen
by accident. Help make it happen for 2014.
I would like to wish all of you a festive, safe and healthy Holiday Season,
and wishing each and everyone of you a productive and prosperous New
Year.
Cheers!
Rich
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NRPCA Members Report
October 2013 Members Report
Member Stats
Primary Members 400
Affiliate Members 275
Life Members 1
Transfers in 0
Transfers out 0
Renewals 9
Non renewals 4
Total Members 676
Welcome To Our New October Members –
Basher, David J.
Cardona, Brian
Pierce, David L.
SEPTEMBER PCA ANNIVERSARIES
Barrett, William 30
Pearce, Elizabeth 25
Jurasek, Richard 20
Cole, Victoria 15
Nesbitt, Peggy 15
Oswald, Marion 15
Palmer, Gary 15
DeLaney, Michael 5
Jones, Janice 5
Jones, Jeff 5
Juby, Chad 5
Opferbeck, Nate 5
Aberte, Blake 1
Aberte, Stu 1
Anderson, Robert 1
Anderson, Win 1
Borkowski, Dave 1
McNamara, Tim 1
Milanovich, Lori 1
Olivieri, Lino 1
OCTOBER PCA ANNIVERSARIES
Barrett, Cheryl 30
Pearce ,Kendall 25
Cooper, Scott 20
Trask, Constance 20
Culbertson, Heather 5
Culbertson, James 5
Eksten, Larry 1
Eksten, Mark 1
Jerabeck, Elizabeth 1
Jerabeck, John 1
Riedinger, Matthew 1
Spencer, Joy 1
Storm, Diana 1
Storm, Roger 1
Weinstein, Scott 1
NOVEMBER PCA ANNIVERSARIES
Deegan, Daniel 30
Fuss, Robert 30
De Leo, Marion 25
Williams, Thomas 10
Bullard, H. 5
Kwiatkowski, Donald 5
Carozzolo, David 1
Kasperek, Doug 1
Kasperek, Ed 1
Nelan, John 1
DECEMBER PCA ANNIVERSARIES
Fuss, Rosalie 30
McDonald, Karen 15
Williams, David 10
Stockman, Gary 5
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Editor’s Comments
I hope this finds all our members warm and enjoying the holiday
season. I’ve made a change in the Table of Contents Page for our
members to link directly to the corresponding page of the article.
I’m using this issue as a review of this activity-filled year and to
recognize some of the folks who make this club as great as it is. I
hope your trip down memory lane gets you looking forward to another year of Porsche related events. Please keep the articles and
ideas for new articles coming. After all, this is as much your
newsletter as it mine.
Johan Spijker
NRPCA Member Badges
If you are one of our newer members, or if you never attended an event
during which we gave out badges, you can now order one for yourself or
your family member. They are double-sided with the current NRPCA logo
and your name, plus a lanyard. We collect names of folks who would like
a badge. Once we hit at least 8 badges, an order will be placed. The
club covers the cost. Please contact secretary@niagarapca.org if you are
interested.
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Volunteers for 2013
2013 NRPCA Volunteers
This has been such a fun year for the Niagara Region Porsche Club. We received
First Runner Up 2013 Region of the Year, Driver’s Education attendance has broken
records for the season, we reached an all time record in number of events and new
events, and donated in excess of $10,000 to charity. This would not have happened
if it weren’t for the fantastic volunteers we have.
So, thank you one and all, 2013 NRPCA volunteers!
Events (Event coordinator(s) and volunteers in event date order):
Rochester Happy Hours: Tom Lyons
Buffalo Happy Hours: Mark Pelkey
Indoor Kart Racing (courtesy of GVC BMW): Mel Dillon
Greater Rochester International Auto Show: Curt Hinchcliffe, Rich DeAsis, Joy
Spencer, Bert Xander, Hank & Sue Beamer, Tom & Babs Lyons, Chad & Sue Juby, Johan & Maria Spijker, Mike Mammano, George & Gloria Hitchcock & Grandson, Joe
DiProspero, David & Susan Hostetter, Mike & Peggy Zotter, Dick & Mary Cott, Dan
Krotz, Art & Carolyn Kriesen, Gary Larrivee, John & Betty Jerabeck, Ken & Michelle
Buschner
Instructor Training Seminar: Rich DeAsis, Jim Tulloch
Hershey Swap Meet: Jim Tulloch
Watkins Glen Opening Day: Joe Prinzbach
Tech Inspections: Mike Zotter , Bob Veltz, Brad Herman, Joe Prinzbach, Jeff Thomas, Eksten Autoworks
Cars & Coffee: Mark Pelkey, Win Anderson, Tony Frandina, Al Schuessler
Cars & Cooking: Hank & Sue Beamer, John & Elizabeth Jerabeck
Car Detail Seminar: Mike Cohn, One80 Shine Shop
Niagara PCA Does the Tour de Cure: Peter Swift, Ken Buschner
Social Golf: Dennis Rice
Breakfast Run to Naples & Hammondsport FLPCA show: Bill Schicker, Jane
Fairchild
Cars & Stars: Sue Juby
Tech Session Leak Down Test: Mike & Peggy Zotter
Grand Island Independence Day Parade: Nancy Killian
Graycliff & Picnic: Tom & Babs Lyons, Tony Frandina
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Volunteers for 2013
Wine & Cheese with Frank Lloyd Wright: Fran Consentino, Jane Parker, Maria
Spijker, Karen Gessel, Bob Veltz, Tom & Babs Lyons
Cars & Caves: Joe Prinzbach
Log Cabin Cruise Night: Bill Schicker & Jane Fairchild
Burgundy Basin Inn Cruise Night: Art Kreisen
Dinner with Riesentoter Region: Sue Juby, Rich DeAsis
Tail of the Dragon - North!: Rob Dean
Taste of Ellicottville: Bill Schicker & Jane Fairchild
Cheese, Goats & Wine: Tom & Pat Needell
Akron Family Picnic: Mark & Cindy Pelkey; Chad Comeau, Joe Prinzbach, Rob Dean,
Keith Dabb & Melissa Dabb, all the wonderful attendees who bring a dish to pass
Niagara on the Road: Rich DeAsis
NorthEast Lake Tour: Art Kriesen
Belhurst Brunch: Bob Veltz, Karen Gesell
Northern Adventure: Bob Veltz, Karen Gesell, Ken & Sussi Jensen, Terry & Irene Orr
Cars & Trains: Joe Prinzbach
Chili Run: Rich DeAsis; Bob Veltz & Karen Gesell, Bill Schicker & Jane fairchild, Tom
& Babs Lyons, Dan Krotz
Tech Session @ Tony's: Tony Barbagallo, Sue Juby, The Little Speed Shop
Fall Dinner: Maria & Johan Spijker, Pat & Tom Needell, George & Gloria Hitchcock ,Sue & Chad Juby; Hank & Sue Beamer, Tom & Babs Lyons, Rich DeAsis, Joy
Spencer, Gary Moore, Pat Madden and Ken Buschner.
Event Photos:
Tom Lyons, Sue Juby, Maria Spijker, Dawn Luniewski, Steve Kemp, Mark Pelkey, Derek
Olson, Donna Rice, Dan Krotz, Matt Wetzel, Matthew Fuino, Haresh Patel, Rich DeAsis, Ian Webber, Cheryl Barrett, Randy Cresci, Dave Borkowski
Drivers Education Committee:
Ken Buschner, Mike Zotter, Bert Xander, Curt Hinchcliffe, Rich DeAsis, Jim Tulloch,
Bob & Karen Veltz, plus volunteers PaulaCharters, Tony Giovinazzo, Brian Daley
(CNY), Dave Hostetter and Tim O'Brien (CNY)
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Volunteers for 2013
Instructor Development Program
Ken Buschner for helping spearhead and to the Instructor mentors that have signed
up; Jim Gaylord, Ted Brewer, Peter Swift, Lou Betstadt, Brian Daley (CNY), Mike
Mammano, Jim Sullivan, Jim Tulloch, Rich DeAsis
And to all the instructors that have helped create our best DE season to date.
Tech Advisors:
356
964
Tom Keating
Rob Dean
Bruce Friedhaber
Joel Reiser
911 early thru 1973
968
Bruce Friedhaber
Peter Swift
911 Carrera 1984-1989
993
Jim Tulloch
Chris Vorce
911 3.2 Carrera
Joel Reiser
Peter Kelly
996
924
Joel Reiser
Mike Cohn
Boxster
944S2
Joel Reiser
Peter Swift
Automotive Detailing
Mike Cohn
Logo Store:
Gary Moore & Pat Madden
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Volunteers for 2013
Flatout contributors for 2013
Johan and Maria Spijker, Tom Lyons, Sue Juby, Joe Prinzbach, Lynette Zack, George
Hitchcock, Dawn Luniewski, Dan Sliwinski, Lisa Paine, Lou Betstadt, Mark Pelkey,
Steven Kemp, Tony Frandina, Babs Lyons, John Jerabeck, Tom Needel, Peggy and
Mike Zotter, Rob Dean, Alyssa Mammano, Peter Swift, Bert Xander, Matt Wetzel,
Jerry Zack, Dave Irish, Mel Dillon and Chad Juby.
Niagara Region Contacts:
Rich DeAsis - President, DE Chief Instructor
Tom Lyons - Vice President
Sue Juby - Secretary, Webmaster, Advertising, Social emails
Hank Beamer - Treasurer
Curt Hinchcliffe - Membership Chairman, DE Registrar
Bert Xander - DE Chairman
Ken Buschner - DE Instructor Development
Mike Zotter - DE Tech & Safety
Tony Barbagallo - Autocross Chairman
Chad Comeau - Club Historian
Johan Spijker - Newsletter Editor
Rene Sliwinski - Social emails
And a special thanks to all the participants who help make the Niagara Region PCA
events so enjoyable!
Anyone interested in volunteering should contact Mike Zotter (Tech Sessions), Johan Spijker (Flatout), Bert Xander (DE’s) or Sue Juby (Social Events). See you next
year!
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Dr. Ron Kirshner Wins PCA Club Racing National
Championship
By Jim Tulloch
Niagara PCA member Ron Kirshner won the GTB2 Club Racing Championship for 2013. Ron
started participating with the Niagara Driver Education program 5 years ago and rapidly
moved up through the ranks to become an instructor in 2012.
Ron’s success can be attributed to his academic approach to driving and aggressive pursuit
of instruction. He was determined to both understand the physics of driving and successfully practice good driving techniques. He actively sought out instructors to work with him
in-car and was always asking questions.
Ron selected Ekstens Autoworks to prepare and maintain his car. Mark Eksten also supported Ron at the races. Congratulations to Ron and best wishes for continued success. You
earned it!! Thanks to Ron for the picture as well and here he is leading the pack.
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2013 Charities
This year our club supported many great charities and causes with contributions totaling
over $10,000. Our first check was to the West Webster Fire Department Fund for the families of those first responders who were killed or injured in an attack on Christmas Eve. Our
club also donated to The Corner Place Arts Academy and sponsored a team for Tour de
Cure - American Diabetes Association .
Our Fall dinner winners were announced and are listed as following:
American Red Cross, Disaster Relief, Typhoon Appeal
✦ Lockport Salvation Army, designated for camperships to Camp Long Point - on behalf of
Hank and Sue Beamer
✦ Graycliff Conservancy Inc on behalf of Tom and Babs Lyons
✦ Flower City Habitat for Humanity on behalf of Sue and Chad Juby
✦ The Joel Ajavon Memorial Fund on behalf of Rich deAsis
In addition, our attendees were asked to name their favorite charities and then were chosen at random. These included the following:
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Betty Jerabeck - East House
Linda Hertel - Lollypop Farm Humane Society of Rochester
David Clark - Patriot Guard of New York
Mark Eksten - Flower City Habitat for Humanity
Lavina Schuessler - Buffalo City Mission
Don Stephans - American Cancer Society
Finally, a large number of toys were also collected for the Sojourner House in Rochester,
NY. Thank you to everyone who donated!
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Joel Ajavon Memorial Scholarship
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A Look Back @ 2013
It was another great year for Porsche
Club related events, it’s hard to believe
all the varieties of activities after our
50th anniversary back in 2012. So here
we go, in no particular order. Thanks to
Tom Lyons for his winning photo for our
2013 photo contest.
Cars and Cooking
Hosted by Sue and Hank Beamer, this new event was a cooking class at the Canandaigua
Culinary Institute for 30 lucky wannabe chefs. We made up into groups of four and then
proceeded to put together a multi-course meal that we enjoyed at the end of the day. The
staff also paired wines
throughout the food
preparation and dinner presentation.
What a great way to
marry two passions,
Cars and Cooking.
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A Look Back @ 2013
Cars and Stars
Hosted by Sue Reesen and Chad Juby, we discovered a hidden gem in the Bristol Hills on a
beautiful afternoon and evening. Beginning with a pleasant drive to Bristol Harbour Golf
Course for dinner, we proceeded to the Mees Observatory and a lecture by volunteers. We
all got a chance to use mobile telescopes before going to the observatory and gazing at the
stars.
Cars, Goats and Cheese
Hosted by Tom and Pat Needel, this event merged a trip to the Finger Lakes region and a
visit to The Lively Run Goat Dairy for a facility tour and cheese tasting. Great Chevre!
Then on to The Americana Winery for a catered lunch and a spectacular view of Cayuga
Lake , followed by a wine tasting at the vineyard. What a great day.
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A Look Back @ 2013
Cars and Caves
Joe Prinzbach hosted this event. We had a great run
on wonderful curvy roads from Terry Hills to Lockport. We then had a fun and interesting tour of the
Lockport Locks, industrial ruins and
the Lockport "caves". The boat ride was fun, but
bring an umbrella because you can get drenched by
some water flow from the ceiling
Afterwards, Niagara paid for us to have ice cream
at Lake Effect Artisan Ice Cream. They had an amazing choice of flavors. Thanks Joe for a great event!
Akron Picnic
Hosted by Mark Pelkey, this
annual event always seems
to have a fine turnout at
the Akron Falls Park.
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A Look Back @ 2013
Boynton House Tour
Hosted once again by owners
Jane Parker and Fran Cosentino,
this tour was to accommodate
those who couldn’t make it in
2012. The Frank Lloyd Wright designed home is a stunning example of the Prairie Style that was
popular in the early 20th century. Thanks to Jane for her showing of the details of the restoration and to Fran for his Cosentinis and Margaritas.
Cars & Trains
This new event was hosted by Joe Prinzbach and included a ride on the Arcade
to Attica Railroad train.
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A Look Back @ 2013
The Tail of the Dragon (North)
Rob Dean has made a few attempts to pull
off this weather dependent excursion and
the scheduled day finally cooperated. Lots
of curves and beautiful scenery make this
route perfect for Porsches.
Chili Run
This annual event was hosted by Rich
DeAsis and a host of support staff, in a
lodge at Letchworth Park. After a run
through back roads, the caravans stop at
various scenic vistas in the park before
settling in to great food.
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A Look Back @ 2013
Northern Adventure
Our Canadian friends,
the Orrs and Jensens
arranged for a weekend around St. Jacobs,
Ontario and the Amish
country. Activities included a visit to the
famous Dream Car
garage and the Restoration Design Shop.
Breakfast Run to Naples and Hammondsport
This breakfast run also combines a concourse with Finger Lakes PCA region in picturesque
Hammondsport.
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A Look Back @ 2013
Greater Rochester International Auto Show
This is the third year in a row the NRPCA
has sponsored an area of Porsches and volunteers to advance our great marque.
Pictured l to r, Johan Spijker, Mary Cott,
Dick Cott and Hank Beamer.
Final Rochester Happy Hour for
2013
Caption from Rich DeAsis: Its really a shame
when one of our members can't find a proper car for the winter! Our snowy (thus far)
winter didn't seem to faze Jeff Thomas,
however, as he put on Pirelli ZottoZeros on
his newly acquired 2008 GT3! Quite an impressive sight when Jeff pulled in to a rather snowy parking lot at the Back Nine for
our recent Happy Hour. Gotta give Jeff
credit for wanting to drive his Porsche
through the winter. A GT3 no less. Anyone else out there enjoying their P-car all winter?
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Charity Thank You Notes
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Charity Thank You Notes
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Charity Thank You Notes
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Charity Thank You Notes
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